The Optimal Health Blog
Probiotics and Your Mood
Written by Erica Gittleson, RD; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. Depression is one of the most common psychiatric conditions, characterized by significant and persistent depressed mood and diminished...
Are Probiotics and Prebiotics Beneficial for Health?
Written by Erica Gittleson, RD; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. With many probiotics and prebiotics being marketed for health benefits, you may wonder if and how they are relevant to your health. We share...
Dr. Bojana’s Anti-Inflammatory Tea
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/W5KfUPUV3VA One of my favorite rituals are medicinal teas. As someone with an autoimmune condition and a family history of autoimmunity, I incorporate anti-inflammatory rituals into my days. One of these is turmeric tea. I use a high...
Aspartame: Does It Cause Cancer?
Written by Erica Gittleson, RD; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. What is aspartame? Aspartame is an artificial, high-intensity sweetener. It is 200x sweeter than sugar. What’s it in? Aspartame is...
Berrylicious smoothie
One of my favorite protein smoothies that tastes better than ice cream 2 servings: Mixed frozen berries 1 banana Any additional berries or fruit you have in the fridge/at home that you want to add to the mix 2 teaspoons ground flax seeds 2 scoops glutamine powder (I...
The Truth About Antioxidants
Written by Jonah Udall; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. Walk into any natural health store, and you’re bound to see products labeled with claims like “cellular protection antioxidants,” or “antioxidant-rich...
Micronutrient Deficiencies, How to Know If You Have Them and What to Do to Address Them?
Co-written by Erica Gittleson, RD and Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients required by the body to carry out a range of normal functions, from helping us fight infections, to supporting normal growth and development, hormonal balance...
A Quick Way To De-Stress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhylCwyBk9Q When was the last time you felt empowered? When in a state of chronic stress, we can often feel defeated, inhibited and drained due to fear and worries. Stress, past experiences, our genetics, trauma, our conditioned...
How To Know If You Have a Thyroid Problem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wiHWDbwSOg A healthy thyroid gland is necessary to keep your metabolism operating optimally. This small gland at the base of your neck produces hormones that control your metabolic rate, your heart, your gut, skin, hair, muscles,...